Snažna policijska saradnja ključna je za sigurnije zajednice širom BiH Šef Misije OSCE-a u BiH, Rick Holtzapple, sastao se danas s Enesom Karićem, direktorom Direkcije za koordinaciju policijskih tijela BiH, kako bi razgovarali o načinima za jačanje koordinacije, poticanje dijaloga i unapređenje praktične saradnje među agencijama za provođenje zakona širom BiH. Misija OSCE-a u BiH ostaje posvećena pružanju podrške inkluzivnom, profesionalnom i efikasnom radu policije, koji poštuje ljudska prava i služi svima. #ZaSigurnost #Security4All Strong police co-operation is essential to safer communities across BiH Head of OSCE Mission to BiH, Rick Holtzapple, met today with Enes Karić, Director of the BiH Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies, to discuss ways to strengthen coordination, foster dialogue and advance practical co-operation among law enforcement agencies across BiH. The OSCE Mission to BiH remains committed to supporting inclusive, professional and effective policing that upholds human rights and serves all.

What if the person committing a crime is actually a victim? Traffickers force victims to commit crimes, from theft and fraud to involvement in cyber scams. According to data reported across the OSCE region, the share of identified trafficking victims subjected to forced criminality rose from just over 1% in 2018 to 17% in 2024. People forced to commit crimes must be recognised as victims, protected and not punished for acts they were compelled to commit. #EndHumanTrafficking #EUAntiTraffickingDay

The survey recorded 102 potential gender-based incidents - categorized within the broader framework of gender-based hate crimes - that respondents perceived as being motivated exclusively by prejudice against their gender. Of the 62 interpersonal incidents covered by follow-up questions regarding reporting, only 10 were reported to the police. This is one of the concerning findings from the “2023 Hate Crime Underreporting Survey for Bosnia and Herzegovina”, conducted in 2023. The survey also revealed that, when including verbal abuse occurring both in person and online, one in ten female respondents had experienced some form of potential criminal victimization in the preceding 12 months, which they believed occurred, either partially or entirely, because they were women. In the majority of cases, the perpetrators were individuals previously unknown to the victims, and for most victims, the emotional impact of the incidents was described as "considerable" or "very significant." 📄 A fact sheet developed with the support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents key findings and recommendations for improving victim support and strengthening the criminal justice response. 🔗 Read the fact sheet: bit.ly/4dMX9X2 #OSCEBiH #HateCrime #GenderEquality

177 identified victims. 177 human lives. One shared responsibility – to stop human trafficking. Between 2022 and 2025, 177 victims of human trafficking were identified in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On #EUAntiTraffickingDay, #OSCEBiH reaffirms its support for domestic authorities in identifying and protecting victims and strengthening the justice system’s response. Learn more: bih.osce.org/mission.../comb… #EndHumanTrafficking

OSCE Head of Mission Rick Holtzapple welcomed the new Ambassador of Albania to Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Spiro Koçi, for an introductory meeting. They exchanged views on shared priorities and opportunities for continued co-operation. Head of Mission Holtzapple wished his counterpart every success in the new role and expressed his appreciation for Albania’s continued support for the OSCE Mission’s work in BiH.

OSCE Mission Statement on Media Being Prevented from Covering the Zenica City Council Session bih.osce.org/news/mission-bo…

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 💻 The digital space is evolving faster than ever, and with it comes the need to strengthen resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and build a safer environment for all citizens and institutions. 🤝 The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina actively supports partners in BiH in improving cybersecurity and resilience through strengthening institutional capacities, fostering public-private dialogue, and promoting inclusive and gender-responsive policies in this area. 👥 Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Through education, prevention, and co-operation, we can build a safer and more resilient digital environment. Find out more about the work and initiatives of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina in this area: bit.ly/3TOyPNH #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberSecurity #OSCE #BosnaIHercegovina #DigitalnaSigurnost #Cybersigurnost

A day after #BiH’s General Elections, @OSCEBiH Ambassador Rick Holtzapple met with @NDI Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia, Scott Bates, to exchange reflections on Election Day and perspectives on strengthening democratic processes, meaningful citizen participation and the importance of maintaining public confidence in the #election process. #FreeElections #Democracy

Šef Misije OSCE-a u BiH, ambasador Rick Holtzapple, jutros je posjetio Centralnu izbornu komisiju BiH i koaliciju „Pod lupom“ kako bi se informisao o toku glasanja širom zemlje i upoznao s njihovim aktivnostima na dan izbora. Ambasador Holtzapple je još jednom pozvao sve građane s pravom glasa da glasaju na današnjim izborima: “Donesite odluku, glasajte i neka se vaš glas čuje. Vaš glas je važan. On će pomoći u oblikovanju odluka koje utiču na vašu svakodnevicu u naredne četiri godine”, poručio je. #Glasaj @IZBORI_BA @pod_lupom

Message from #OSCEBiH Head to Voters #Elections #Izbori